Testicular Cancer
Information about testicular cancer from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Testicular cancer begins in one or both of the testicles. The testicles are located in the scrotum, the skin "sack" that hangs beneath the penis. They [... more]
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Testicular Cancer Treatments: After Treatment
Surveillance Protocols after various treatments for testicular cancer. With that in mind, here are our generic surveillance recommendations. They should be thought of as suggested follow-up procedures for standard situations, and they should not ... [... more]
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How Is Testicular Cancer Diagnosed?
In about 90% of testicular cancer cases, men have a lump on a testicle or they may notice the testicle is swollen or larger. Sometimes the lump causes pain, but most of the time there is no pain at all. Men with testicular cancer may mention a ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
What's New in Testicular Cancer Research and Treatment?
Scientists are studying the changes in DNA of testicular cancer cells to learn more about the causes of this disease. Their hope is that improved understanding will lead to even more effective treatment. Also, a better understanding of the ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
What Are the Key Statistics About Testicular Cancer?
Testicular cancer is not common; a man's lifetime chance of developing testicular cancer is about 1 in 300. Because treatment is so successful, the risk of dying from this cancer is very low: about 1 in 5,000. So you will understand some of the ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
General Information About Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of one or both testicles. Health history can affect the risk of developing testicular cancer. Possible signs of testicular cancer include swelling or discomfort ... [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
Testicular Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
See the Testicular Cancer Treatment summary for information about diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer. Testicular Cancer Screening Changes to This Summary (02/26/2008) General Information About Testicular Cancer [... more]
National Cancer Institute |
What Are the Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer?
Scientists have found few risk factors that make a man more likely to develop testicular cancer. Even if a man has one or more risk factors for this disease, it is impossible to know for sure how much that risk factor contributes to developing ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
The TCRC Fertility Page
The TCRC Fertility Page - An explanation of fertility options after testicular cancer. Testicular Cancer and fertility are interrelated in numerous ways. TC usually affects young men still in the process of having a family. Many men with TC have ... [... more]
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Nick O'Hara Smith
The Testicular Cancer Resource Center - A non-profit organization devoted to providing accurate and timely information and support on all aspects of testicular cancer and extragonadal germ cell tumors. Providing Testicular Cancer Information and ... [... more]
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Testicular Cancer and Sex
When the topic of TC comes about, undoubtedly one of the main concerns raised by men has to do with one of our favorite topics: These are all VERY valid questions and ones that should be raised with your doctor. We have done some research into ... [... more]
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The Testicular Cancer Resource Center Testicle Page
The Testicular Cancer Resource Center Testicle Page - A description of the testicle The testicles (also called testes or gonads) are the male sex glands. They are located behind the penis in a pouch of skin called the scrotum. The testicles ... [... more]
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